In pictures: Fireworks light up skies worldwide as 2026 begins

Fireworks lit up midnight skies above landmarks from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, as cities around the world rang in the New Year and welcomed 2026 with dazzling displays watched by huge crowds.

Night skies are lighting up with New Year’s fireworks as people across the globe usher in 2026.

It takes roughly 26 hours for the new year to be welcomed across 39 different time zones.